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Advanced MathEasy–MediumLeast value in the range of a quadratic

Advanced Math practice question

The function f is defined by f(x) = x² + 1 for all real x. What is the least value in the range of f?

Answer: 1

x² is at least 0, so f(x) is at least 1, reached at x = 0.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 is the least value of x², not of x² + 1.
If you answered 2
2 is f(1), not the least value.
If you answered -1
−1 is below every value of f.

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